▶ Watch on YouTubeFlosstube #34 Half way to 50 new start for 2024! #funfor50sal2024 #crossstitch #stitching
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Sally, host of Flossy Sews and Grows, celebrates reaching the halfway point of her 50 new starts for 2024, a stitch-along she runs with Sarah (@sewmesarah) under the hashtag #funfor50sal2024. She shares two finishes: 'The Itch to Stitch' by October House Fiber Arts, stitched on 40-count mystery fabric with a mix of DMC, Classic Color Works, and Roxy Floss Co threads, and 'Mildred's Strawberry' from the In Full Chips Way booklet by Blackbird Designs, stitched with Anchor linen threads. She also shows progress on her WIPs, including '10 Merry Sailors and Their Loyal Dog' by Modern Folk Embroidery, 'Spring Quaker' by Lyla Studio, a freebie from Maloa Designs, 'Gathering Strawberries' by Annie Beez Folk Art, and 'Garden of Dreams' by Barbara Ana Designs.
- Sally hits 25 of her 50 new starts for 2024, celebrating with two finishes.
- She finishes 'The Itch to Stitch' by October House Fiber Arts, despite a colour mix-up that she now embraces.
- She completes 'Mildred's Strawberry' by Blackbird Designs using gifted Anchor linen threads, noting they shred and need short lengths.
- She starts 'Dreaming of Summer' SAL by Love Poppet, part one done, and reminds viewers the last day to join is 29th May.
- She announces upcoming starts: 'The Itch to Stitch' (already done), 'Rainbow Quaker' by The Vivers on 1st June, 'Summer Bouquet' by Yasmin's Made with Love on 14th June, and 'Light' by Barbara Ana on 26th June.
- She shares a rescued unfinished project from a Goodwill store via Donna (@stitchxcklove) and Cat (@theappletrain), asking for finishing ideas.